Embedded Systems and RF Engineer in R&D (m/f/*)

Job Description:

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Embedded Systems and RF Engineer in R&D you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing electronics hardware and firmware to create new opportunities for 3M
• Designing, debugging and testing general embedded systems, including firmware and electronics
• Utilizing RF (Radiofrequency) technologies to develop innovative products, materials and methods with state-of-the-art modeling tools and testing facilities
• Conducting high-frequency (RF) testing on antennas, structures, wireless interfaces, and materials using state-of-the-art measurement equipment, also including EMC/EMI testing of electronic prototypes
• Programming microcontrollers in embedded C, C using current embedded-systems development environments and debugging tools
• Collaborating with global research teams in corporate research and business labs to build capabilities and applications to solve emerging customer challenges
• Supporting the filing of patent applications, publishing, and presenting research work at conferences

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or about to complete a M.S. or Ph.D. degree, or post-doctoral fellowship in Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field from an accredited university
• Experience with RF technology, hardware design, and firmware development through academic projects, internships, or work experience
• Hands-on experience with measurement tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers, and safe handling of high-frequency equipment
• Skilled in programming embedded systems, with knowledge of C, Python, preferably freeRTOS, Linux and ST Cortex
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Familiarity with EMC standards, measurement requirements, and data interpretation
• Profound knowledge of electromagnetic theory, experience in using modelling tools like CST Studio Suite, HFSS and/or Matlab
• Strong scientific and technical skills, with the ability to connect science/technology to real-world problems
• Leadership qualities such as excellent communication, networking skills, self-motivation, and self-direction

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. 

Country Specifics:

• Hybrid based out of 3M Deutschland GmbH in Neuss Germany

Travel: May include up to 10%

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.

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